Based on Nathaniel Hawthorne’s 19th-century novel, Laitman’s work will feature two of classical music’s most sought-after stars, Elizabeth Futral, singing the role of Hester Prynne, and tenor James Valenti as Arthur Dimmesdale in his Opera Colorado debut. Baritone Morgan Smith will perform as Roger Chillingworth. The librettist is Colorado Poet Laureate David Mason. It will be the first-ever new production in Opera Colorado’s history.